Seasonal releases featuring special cards have become an annual tradition for the Pokemon TCG, with sets such as the Halloween themed, Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle, which has been released annually since 2022. Of course, Christmas hasn’t been left out, with the Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar also being a regular fixture on the release schedule since 2022.
Now into its third year, we thought we’d take a closer look at the Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar for 2024. What cards does it contain, and what else will you find inside it? Note that the Holiday Calendar is designed to be opened every day leading up to Christmas Day in December, and as such the contents of each window are supposed to be surprises.
So if you don’t want the surprise spoiled, look away now! If you’re more than happy to check out exactly what you’ll find in the Holiday Calendar, read on as we take a look at each card and all other items included in this year’s release!
Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar 2024 Card Gallery
All of the cards you’ll find in the Holiday Calendar have appeared in recent sets, so there’s nothing new here in terms of card art or Pokemon abilities. However, you’ll notice that each card in the Holiday Calendar has a snowflake stamp; additionally, the standard cards all feature the galaxy holofoil card treatment, to make them look extra special. The cards you can find in the Holiday Calendar, in set and card order, are as follows:
Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar 2024 Card List
The eight cards in the Holiday Calendar are, as previously mentioned, from prior sets; each retains their set code and card number, with the only difference from the original card being the foil treatment and snowflake stamp. Here’s a list of the cards, along with the set code, card number and the set it was originally from, in chronological order:
Paldea Evolved:
- 053/193 Cetoddle
- 058/193 Frigibax
- 061/193 Chien-Pao ex
- 063/193 Pikachu ex
Obsidian Flames:
- 042/197 Eiscue ex (Tera Pokemon)
Paradox Rift:
- 037/182 Snorunt
- 045/182 Vanilluxe
Twilight Masquerade:
- 062/167 Iron Bundle
What Else Is In The Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2024?
Of course, there’s more than 8 days in December, so there’s much more than just those 8 cards included to uncover each day in the 2024 Pokemon Holiday Calendar!
In addition to those 8 cards, you’ll find 5 standard Pokemon booster packs (which sets these are from is unconfirmed), 7 ‘fun packs’ (these are booster packs which contain 3 cards each, though it’s not known which sets these cards will be from), 2 Pokemon coins, 2 Pokemon sticker sheets, a Chien-Pao ‘sidekick dangler’ and, finally, a code card to be used in the digital version of the Pokemon TCG.
When Will The Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2024 Be Available?
The 2024 Holiday Calendar is available now, with a recommended retail price of $49.99/£49.99. It’s the perfect pre-Christmas gift for the Pokemon-obsessed superfan, with its exclusive card variants and special items. There are still numerous surprises in the box, and of course with 5 standard booster packs, there’s also the chance of finding rare, highly sought after cards too!
